Philadelphia Phillies defeat Boston Red Sox 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, May 12, 2026 · MLB · Philadelphia Phillies 2, Boston Red Sox 1
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8, with 3 runs combined.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox final score and game recap
The Philadelphia Phillies won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Zack Wheeler (Philadelphia Phillies): 7.1 innings, 1 earned run, 4 strikeouts.
- Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Brayan Bello (Boston Red Sox): 6.1 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- Mickey Gasper (Boston Red Sox): 1-for-4, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Philadelphia Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox?
The Boston Red Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Philadelphia Phillies -1.5.
Did Philadelphia Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 8, under by 5.
The total opened and closed at 8.
Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Philadelphia Phillies 20-22 in the 2026 regular season (12-12 at home, 8-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 12 of 40 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 17 times, with 2 pushes. That made it three straight wins for the Philadelphia Phillies.
This result left the Boston Red Sox 17-24 in the 2026 regular season (7-13 at home, 10-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 15 of 39 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 16 times and under 21 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Boston Red Sox.
What's next for Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox?
Next for the Philadelphia Phillies: at the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Next for the Boston Red Sox: the Philadelphia Phillies at home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.